2019 NFL DRAFT DT PROSPECTS

The following list of 2019 NFL Draft Prospects below are the top players identified thus far at the D1 FBS and FCS levels at the Defensive Line positions. More players will be added shortly, as well as the rest of the 2019 NFL Draft prospects at every position and every level of College Football. This is the big time now and there will not participation awards handed out at the 2019 NFL Draft, nor at College Football Today. You earn the right to play in the National Football League at College Football Today. Below is the new list of 2019 NFL Draft DT Prospects that we received for 2019 NFL Draft analysis at the FBS College Football level.

NFL DRAFT DEFENSIVE LINE PROSPECTS 2019

Below is our mid-season 2019 NFL Draft Defensive Line Prospects analysis that D-Line coaches like Karl Dunbar and GM's like John Elway use to identify who they will go scout in person, as Elway has recently visited the University of Missouri to watch standout 2019 NFL Draft QB prospect Drew Lock. This NFL Draft analysis that was conducted below was completed after the 2nd and 3rd games of the 2019 College Football Season.

DT - 6'3,280LB Ed Oliver - Houston

Strengths - Instinctively quick off of the football and will be an elite pass rusher at the next level. Has quick and reactive hands that can be seen shedding blocks like a middle linebacker, against Rice.

Weaknesses - While he is similar to Aaron Donald, Oliver can be seen getting manhandled at :51 seconds into the highlights against Rice. Oliver can get blown off the ball at times, but as you can see on the very next play, is dangerously quick to the football.

DT - 6'5,283LB Rashan Gary - Michigan

Strengths - showed to be a decent pass rusher in the past, but was completely neutralized by Notre Dame's OL in the opening contest of the season. He can be explosive off of the football and is very good at holding the edge, while having the athletic ability to stretch a play all the way to the sideline.

Weaknesses - I watched him just get manhandled by Notre Dame up front and he only had 4 tackles, with one "QB Hurry". Now Rashan is still "being evaluated", as the team prepares for next biggest game of the season against the hungry Badgers of Wisconsin.

Christian Wilkins NFL Draft 2019

Clemson Nose Tackle Christian Wilkins is projected to go in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft and plays for the most coveted defensive line in the entire NFL Draft.

DT - 6'3,312LB Christian Wilkins - Clemson

Strengths - Plays with a high motor and never gives up on a play. Very versatile in his play on the defensive line, as he can line up anywhere for a NFL team at the next level and make a impact. Brings a lot of energy to a defensive front and team, as he is a well liked player by the Clemson faithful.

Weaknesses - Has had some questions about his ethics, as he is very well known for a play against Ohio State that was cause for concern. He has not been as active in 2018, as his stats have declined since years prior.

DT - 6'6,316LB Raekwon Davis - Alabama

Strengths - Demanded a double team and sometimes a triple team against Georgia last year in the college football playoffs. Plays very well with his hands and is able to detach from lineman easily to make plays on the football. Wins most one-on-one match-ups and can collapse the pocket for an NFL defense.

Weaknesses - I would like to see Davis fire off the football lower, as he can play with a high pad level at times. He had 9 sacks on the season last year and has 0 this season thus far for Alabama. This could be because of the offensive awareness of where he is on the field, or his play has dropped off this season.

Nick Bosa NFL Draft 2019

Nick Bosa elected not to finish the 2018 College Football season due to a injury suffered early in the season. His brother Joey Bosa is a standout Defensive Linemen in the National Football League and Nick looks to bring the same intensity to whatever NFL team decided to draft the former Ohio State Buckeye.

DE - 6'3,265LB Nick Bosa - Ohio State

Strengths - Great career at Ohio State with 17.5 sacks in three seasons. Plays well with his hands and very luckily was able to fall on top of a fumble against Oregon State. Very quick off the snap of the football, as he weights in at around 265LBs and plays with high motor. Shows very good swim, rip and spin moves.

Weaknesses - Injury has shortened Bosa's season and could be a cause for concern as you are only productive if you are on the football field in the NFL. He exposed a very big and nonathletic OT for Oregon State, but was able to also produce against Northwestern. He needs to pack on a few pounds before going against more athletic Tackles at the NFL level.

DE - 6'4,284LB Zach Allen - Boston College

Strengths - Is a productive pass rusher with 13.5 sacks for his career, but plays extremely stout in the run game. Is a master at holding the edge and fighting off linemen in the trenches. At 1:12, you can see how he easily beats one on one match-ups and finds the football.

Weaknesses - Does not always apply pressure, as he can be seen at 1:42 reading the pass play late and being completely ineffective on this play. This could be seen as taking a play off, as on the very next play, Allen is seen collapsing the pocket.

Dexter Lawrence NFL Draft 2019

Nose Tackle Dexter Lawrence brings a unique dynamics to a defense, as he is probably the most athletic big man in the entire 2019 NFL Draft class. I love the way Dexter plays in the trenches and he has been a leader off the field for the Clemson Tigers when talking to the media. Dexter has shown to have very high character this season and we look forward to watching him compete in the College Football Playoff Cotton Bowl game and possibly the 2018-2019 CFB National Championship.

NT - 6'4,350LB Dexter Lawrence - Clemson

Strengths - Reminds me of Casey Hampton up front in the way he can control a offensive line and will be a main staple of the D-Line for a 3-4 defensive unit. With enormous size and the athletics to dominate in the trenches, Dexter is a sure fire first round pick.

Weaknesses - You won't see off the chart numbers from Dexter, as he demands a double/triple team up front, which is able to free up his fellow Clemson defenders to make plays. He is a major reason that Clemson's defense ranked in the top three nationally, as far as total defense is concerned.

Clelin Ferrell NFL Draft 2019

The Clemson Tigers could have three players selected in the top 10 picks of the 2019 NFL Draft 1st Round and Clelin Ferrell could be the best pass rusher in the 2019 NFL Draft, as he is instinctively quick off of the football and possesses outstanding overall athletics and technique at the Defensive End position.

DE - 6'5,265LB Clelin Ferrell - Clemson

Strengths - The most athletic edge rusher in this years 2019 NFL Draft. Has 21.5 sacks for his career and has been extremely productive again this season with 6 sacks, along with 20 total tackles. Plays with great technique and leverage from the DE position.

Weaknesses - Does not have to deal with double or triple teams often, as he plays with some of the best interior linemen that will also be draft in the 1st round. Across the board, we think this is the best DL overall of the so-called top defensive linemen at the FBS level.

NT - 6'4,322LB Derrick Brown - Auburn

Strengths - Very tough defensive linemen who can fit multiple schemes at the NFL level. Shows the ability to get penetration into the backfield and has highly active hands, when it comes to batting down passes. Shows overall great football instincts for an interior linemen and can be seen causing keen turnovers by getting his big mitts on the football.

Weaknesses - Not the quickest player off the snap of the football and is not going to produce a massive number of sacks. That being said, Brown is one of the best Nose Tackles in this years draft when defending the run.

NT - 6'6,304LB Jerry Tillery - Notre Dame

Strengths - Has a very impressive 6 sacks on the season and plays with very good technique up front. He uses his leverage well and is able to control a offensive line up front by demanding a double-team. Extends arms well upon engagement and is able to create a push almost immediately of at least 1-2 yards into the backfield.

Weaknesses - Can allow himself to get taken out of a play, as seen at around :20 seconds into his highlights against Michigan. With his 6'6 frame, maintaining proper leverage and not allowing himself to get turned so easily will need to be improved upon before the 2019 NFL Draft.

DT - 6'2, 294LB Isaiah Buggs - Alabama

Strengths - My James Harrison of the 2019 NFL Draft, Isaiah Buggs is one of the toughest young men I have witnessed in the trenches and is deserving of a first round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft. He is much like Ed Oliver in how he plays the game, but he is much better at holding his ground in the trenches, against much bigger SEC opponent.

Weaknesses - Not gonna find many like Buggs that can play at any position on the DL and can collapse the pocket as quickly. He is listed all over the place with his Ht/Wt, his camp might want to clear this up, as NFL scouts begin to flood into Tuscaloosa.